BRUNCH.
343 W ERIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
8 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 8 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 282019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
DOUBLE DOOR COOLER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ROUGH AND UN EVEN FLOOR NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PATCH SO IT'S EASILY CLEANED.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCF) FOODS. APPROX 8-LBS OF GROUND PORK SAUSAGE AT 60.F,5-LBS OF MASH POTATOES AT 45.6F,4-LBS OF 68.F.CHICKEN SALAD AT 45.7F, 5-LBS OF CHICKEN 85.F 2-LBS OF COOKED CHORIZO, 2-LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF- 60.F INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED ALL FOODS AND DISCARDED-COS AT COST APPROX $ 100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON ESTABLISHMENT MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,( HAMBUGERS, EGGS, STEAK,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
OCT 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 GALLONS OF FRESH SQEEZED ORANGE JUICE STORED IN REFRIGERATOR AT 49.0F. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED 3 GALLONS OF FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 47.0F. ALL FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING SOUPS, CARNITAS AND EGGS ARE BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COLD BREW COFFEE KEG REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN WITH COFFEE SPILLS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF COFFEE KEG COOLER.
OBSERVED VENT ABOVE MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER SPRAYER SINK AT DISH MACHINE. REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER SPRAYER SINK.
FEB 32017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 5 LBS OF GRILLED ONIONS VALUED AT $5 BEING HOT HELD ON STOVE TOP AT 77F NOT PART OF A COOKING PROCESS. ONIONS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. OBSERVED 100 LBS OF PAR COOKED POTATO HOMEFRIES VALUED AT $100. POTATOES WERE STORED IN LARGE 20 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COVERS ON RETAINING HEAT NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS. POTATOES WERE STORED IN KITHCEN ON A ROLLING CART ON FLOOR. POTATOES WERE BEING HELD AFTER BEING PAR COOKED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 60F,119.3F, AND 74.6F. POTATOES WERE BEING HELD FOR SERVICE WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN DROPPED INTO FRYER AND FULLY COOKED TO ORDER. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT ANY PAR COOKED POTATO MUST BE COOLED PROPERLY AND HELD AT 40F OR LESS PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE COOKING PROCESS. ALL POTATOES WERE VOLUNTARLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, COOKED POTATOES, GRILLED ONIONS. NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED FRYER DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTEIROR OF FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM DRAWER OF SINGLE DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DIRECTLY TO RIGHT WHEN YOU ENTER KITCHEN IN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLENA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE WITH CRACKS IN FLOOR AND PAINT NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE WITH PEELING PAINT. REPAINT FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOEMTER IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR TO RIGHT WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
1-DOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED AT DISHWASH AREA, FLOOR SURFACE CRACKED/PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, SURFACE OF FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
JUL 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP AREA REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER ALONG COOKLINE (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.7 F, FOUND CHICKEN, HAM, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- HAM AT 48.8 F, CHICKEN AT 50.2 F, CHEESE AT 46.8 F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 52.7, EGGS AT 46.8 INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
1-DOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED AT DISHWASH AREA, FLOOR SURFACE CRACKED/PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, SURFACE OF FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
JUN 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 18 LBS OF CHICKEN SAUSAGE AT 48.9F, 8 LBS OF HAM AT 49.2F, 2 LBS HAMBURGER AT 48.0F, 15 LBS PORK SAUSAGE AT 48.7F, 20 LBS BREAST OF CHICKEN AT 47.7F. TOTAL AMOUNT $120.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS DURING INSPECTION. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35.9F
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE .
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE, IN THE COFFEE STATION. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE UTILITY/MOP SINK CLOSET, BEHIND THE BAR UNDER AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER . MUST REPLACE. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE . MUST REPLACE.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NOV 72014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 312014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 50 RATS DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE EXTERIOR (GARAGE)OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGING ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
APR 302014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE BREAD TOASTER AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK,BREAD SLICER, TRAY WITH BREAD,BAGEL SLICER AND COFFEE URN ALL AROUND THE HAND WASH SINK MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT AND TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED ASSORTED BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE BREAD TOASTER/PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD,NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE SINK.
JUL 22013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FOOD EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE RUSTY WIRE FOOD STARIANER, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND EQUIPMENT.
AUG 302012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINORS FROM 4/13/12 VISIT NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME; #32-ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; #33-CONDENSATION WATER INSIDE PREP COOLER ARE ON THE COOLER FLOOR; #38-DRAIN LINES FROM 2-ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR & AT DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHROOM SCRAPING TABLE (BESIDE THE 3-COMP SINK MUST CONNECT TO A FLOOR DRAIN; #42-ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
DUST BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS, MUST KEEP CLEAN.
EXHAUST VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IS NOT WORKING, MUST FIX.
APR 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
(7-42-010B) LAST SUMMARY REPORT FROM 12/22/11 VISIT, NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUCH, FOR PUBLIC VIEW. One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BUILD-UP ON A TRAY & FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER (LEFT CORNER), MUST BE ADDRESSED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
INTERIOR LEDGE OF COOLER AT COOK'S LINE NEED CLEANING & CONDENSATION WATER FRON CONDENSER MUST BE ON DRIP PAN (NOT ON COOLER FLOOR). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
DRAIN LINES FROM 2-ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR & AT DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHROOM SCRAPING TABLE (BESIDE THE 3-COMP SINK) MUST CONNECT TO A FLOOR DRAIN. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD AREAS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
JUN 172011FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING AND BACKS UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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